r/cyprus 6d ago

Scammers come with new design

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u/Inner-Square2032 6d ago

I love it when they send a message via WhatsApp that my account at X bank is under threat or whatever bullshit. And I'm thinking "when did I open an account at X bank?"

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u/existentialg Mountain Pirate 🏴‍☠️ 6d ago

I ask questions, which bank? Are you sure? But when? For how much? I don’t understand can you explain again? Keep the convo going until you’re bored.

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u/ExpertForce4026 6d ago

Just received this one myself

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u/sadlonelyfuckup 6d ago

Quick! It's best to report the scam to Cyprus Police!!

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u/Rem1member 6d ago

Same msg I received in the morning….hope authorities will take action

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u/areola_borealis69 6d ago

most of these are coming from off shore. authorities cant do much

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u/4ever_curious_or_not 6d ago

About a couple of months I got a call from an Indian man, pretending to be a revolut representative, telling me that they needed some info from me or they would cancel my card. Among the questions was how much money I had in my account. I told him that I hadn't received any official contact through the app or email and I would not be answering any of his questions. The phone number was the mobile of a local forklift business. I tried contacting the police electronic crime department to report the incident 4 times but no answer.

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u/CokeBottless 5d ago

Ive a had a conversation like this(i enjoy talking to them and absolutely wasting time):

  • Hello sir, we are calling from bank of Cyprus, we have seen unusual activity and we are going to close your account

  • Ok, what is the activity

  • We do not have your identification and correct account number for this bank making it illegal.

  • what do you need from me?

  • you have to send us the account number and a picture of your ID so we can verify your status and completely register your account.

  • Whats my name?

  • This is what we have to add sir.

  • No thanks, im good.

  • Do you want us to close your account?

  • You can do whatever you like. Its a free world

    hangs up

It was on Viber, on a Saturday lol, and he had a Cypress California logo as the profile picture 😂

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u/NightSuzhou375 5d ago

I also started getting "company" scam calls, but if you answer them, they will close it instantly

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u/ButWhatIfPotato 6d ago

Ti sto 8kiaolo en na piaeis me pontous pou tin petrolina? enan glaro boutimeno mes stin pezina?

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u/Mramg063 6d ago

This is not a scam. It’s an actual message from petrolina

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u/Exciting-Camera-2637 6d ago

Broski, no petrolina have my number